South Africa migrants face 30 June deadline to leave as protest campaign escalates
Some protesters in South Africa have set 30 June as a deadline for all undocumented migrants to leave the country. Migrants say they fear mounting pressure and the threat of violence, while rights groups have voiced concern about the escalating anti-immigrant campaign.
Some protest groups in South Africa have declared that undocumented migrants must leave the country by 30 June. Migrants who spoke to the BBC described growing threats and fears for their safety.
Several migrants said the threats against them had turned violent and alleged that homes had been raided. Authorities and civil-society organisations have expressed concern about rising tensions and the risk of further violence as the deadline approaches.
South Africa has long faced strains over high unemployment and access to public services, and migrants are at times blamed for economic hardship. Rights groups have called on the government to ensure the safety of migrants and to de-escalate the situation, warning that vigilante action could endanger lives.
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